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MAI Image 2.5

MAI Image 2.5 is Microsoft's photorealistic image generation and editing model from Microsoft, built for design-ready visuals with fine-grained control. It turns text prompts into high-fidelity images with strong prompt alignment and legible typography, and accepts a source image for instruction-based edits that preserve composition and identity. Ideal for concept art, marketing creative, product shots, and game asset iteration.

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Popularity
2
last 7 days
Price
1CU
per generation
Released
2026
June
Capabilities
Reference imagesImage-to-imageSeedMultiple aspect ratiosSquare (1:1)Portrait (9:16)Landscape (16:9)
Photorealistic concept art with precise in-image typographyInstruction-based edits that preserve composition and identity

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Why use MAI Image 2.5 for image?

High-quality image generation

MAI Image 2.5 delivers production-ready outputs with clean structure, sharp detail, and strong prompt adherence. Ideal for character art, environments, and marketing assets.

Strong prompt control

The model interprets creative instructions with high accuracy, even when switching between different styles, lighting setups, or character directions.

Clean compositions for UA

Maintains stable framing, clear silhouettes, and high focal clarity. Assets read well at mobile sizes, making it strong for UA experiments and ad creatives.

Rapid character and cosmetic ideation with strong structure

Quickly explore character poses, cosmetic ideas, and early art directions. Clean silhouettes and expressive results help teams evaluate concepts before moving to heavier models.

Fast UA creative exploration and thumbnail testing

Generate clear, high-readability frames that work well for quick A/B testing across networks. Test multiple creative angles and iterate quickly based on results.

Lightweight environment and item exploration for LiveOps

Draft environments, themed content, shop items, and event visuals in a rapid loop. Ideal for early-stage direction setting before committing to final polish.

FAQ

How much does MAI Image 2.5 cost? Is it free?+
Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 1 / generation.
How does Layer's pricing work?+

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

What Elo score does MAI Image 2.5 have?+
MAI Image 2.5 has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1127, which places it #9 of the 56 scored image models on Layer. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst leads that ranking with an Elo of 1218.

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